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Airport Operations Officers run day-to-day terminal and airside coordination at commercial airports.
Median Salary
$52.0k
$37.4k – $72.8k
Demand Score
95/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
12K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+14%
rolling 12 months
Market outlook
Demand for airport operations officers in the global aviation market is exceptionally strong. Aviation employers report a 14% year-on-year increase in Airport Operations Officer mandates, driven by new terminal openings, passenger growth, and airport privatisation programs.
Compensation
Airport Operations Officer compensation typically falls between $37.4k and $72.8k, with experienced airport ops officers in the global aviation market commanding $72.8k+ at flagship airlines, top-tier MROs, and leading aerospace employers. Total compensation often includes housing, schooling, transport, per-diems, profit-share, type-rating bonds, and relocation support.
Career trajectory
Airport Operations Officers typically progress to Airport Operations Manager, Ground Operations Executive roles, or into airport duty manager, operations manager, and airport director tracks across the global hiring aviation market.
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Airport Operations Officer jobs by city
Airport Operations Officer jobs in Dubai
22.2K openings · United Arab Emirates
Airport Operations Officer jobs in Abu Dhabi
18.6K openings · United Arab Emirates
Airport Operations Officer jobs in Sharjah
13.2K openings · United Arab Emirates
Airport Operations Officer jobs in Doha
19.8K openings · Qatar
Airport Operations Officer jobs in Riyadh
17.4K openings · Saudi Arabia
Airport Operations Officer jobs in Jeddah
15.6K openings · Saudi Arabia
Airport Operations Officer jobs in Muscat
12K openings · Oman
Airport Operations Officer jobs in Manama
11.4K openings · Bahrain
Airport Operations Officer jobs in Kuwait City
12.6K openings · Kuwait
Airport Operations Officer jobs in Singapore
21K openings · Singapore
Airport Operations Officer jobs in Hong Kong
16.8K openings · Hong Kong SAR
Airport Operations Officer jobs in Bangkok
15.6K openings · Thailand
Airport Operations Officer jobs in Kuala Lumpur
15K openings · Malaysia
Airport Operations Officer jobs in Jakarta
14.4K openings · Indonesia
Airport Operations Officer jobs in Manila
15.6K openings · Philippines
Airport Operations Officer jobs in Ho Chi Minh City
13.8K openings · Vietnam
Airport Operations Officer jobs in Tokyo
17.4K openings · Japan
Airport Operations Officer jobs in Osaka
13.2K openings · Japan
Airport Operations Officer jobs in Seoul
15.6K openings · South Korea
Airport Operations Officer jobs in Shanghai
16.8K openings · China
Airport Operations Officer jobs in Beijing
15.6K openings · China
Airport Operations Officer jobs in Shenzhen
14.4K openings · China
Airport Operations Officer jobs in Taipei
13.2K openings · Taiwan
Airport Operations Officer jobs in Mumbai
18.6K openings · India
Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Airport Operations Officer in the global aviation market is around $52.0k, typically ranging from $37.4k to $72.8k based on experience, type ratings, and the type of aviation employer.